ACETAMINOPHEN, CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HBR, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Brand names: Daytime Cold, Nighttime Cold multi-symptom, Cold Relief Multi-Symptom, Childrens Multi Symptom Fever and Cold, Antigrip Cough and Cold, Cold Multi-Symptom, Tabcin Extra Strength, Multi-Symptom Cold

Warnings

Warnings Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take more than 4,000 mg of acetaminophen in 24 hours with other drugs containing acetaminophen 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product Allergy alert: Acetaminophen may cause severe skin reactions. Symptoms may include: skin reddening blisters rash If a skin reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Do not use with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product. if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have liver disease diabetes thyroid disease heart disease glaucoma (Nighttime only) cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus) high blood pressure persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis (Nighttime only) Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning drug warfarin taking sedatives or tranquilizers (Nighttime only) When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage excitability may occur, especially in children (Nighttime only) marked drowsiness may occur (Nighttime only) avoid alcoholic beverages (Nighttime only) use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery (Nighttime only) alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness (Nighttime only) Stop use and ask a doctor if nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days new symptoms occur fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days redness or swelling is present cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical for adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms. Do not take DAYTIME and NIGHTTIME products at the same time.

Uses

Uses temporarily relieves these common cold and flu symptoms: cough sore throat headache nasal congestion minor aches and pains sinus congestion and pressure sneezing and runny nose (Nighttime only) helps clear nasal passages relieves cough to help you sleep promotes nasal and sinus drainage temporarily reduces fever

Dosage forms & strengths

KIT SUSPENSION TABLET, EFFERVESCENT CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED TABLET, FILM COATED
ACETAMINOPHEN 160 mg/5mL CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 1 mg/5mL DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 5 mg/5mL PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2.5 mg/5mL DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE 10 mg/1 PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 mg/1 ACETAMINOPHEN 325 mg/1 CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE 2 mg/1 ACETAMINOPHEN 250 mg/1

Directions ■ adults and children 12 years of age and older: take two (2) tablets fully dissolved in a 4 oz glass of water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 12 tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor. ■ children under 12 years of age: do not use

Ingredients

Active:

Active ingredients & Purposes Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purposes A cetaminophen 325 mg................... Pain reliever/ fever reducer Chlorpheniramine maleate 2 mg ....... Antihistamine Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg ........... Cough suppressant Phenylephrine HCl 5 mg ..................... Nasal decongestant

Inactive:

Inactive ingredients acesulfame potassium, anhydrous citric acid, FD&C blue #1, FD&C red #40, grape flavor, polysorbate 80, povidone k-30, simethicone, sodium benzoate, sodium bicarbonate, sucralose, water

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